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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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